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If you schedule an event and looking for a unique and elegance place, please visit the old Casino of Ponce facilities,considered the 'reception hall of excellence in the southern area " a historical and prestigious place.

Our main hall, with a capacity for up to 300 people is Ideal for weddings receptions, birthdays, fairs and conferences, among others.

Our services include:

Individualized orientation

An elegance hall

Rooms with air conditioning

Elevator

6 hours for activity

Elegant chairs

Tables

Security guards

Maintenance before, during and after the activity

History

The Antiguo Casino de Ponce (English: Old Ponce Casino), the Casino de Ponce, is a historic structure, built in 1922 and located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Originally built as a social club for Ponce's elite, it is currently used as the premier reception center of "The Noble City of Puerto Rico" The building, designed by Agustin Camilo Gonzalez in the Second Empire and Neo-Rococo styles, has a French facade and tones. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1987. It is located at the corner of Marina and Luna streets. The building has been called "an icon of Ponce's architecture, history, and identity." It is owned and administered by the Ponce Municipal Government.

The Old Casino de Ponce stands as a reminder of the wealthy aristocracy of southern Puerto Rico in the late 19th and early 20th century.

From the architectural standpoint, the Old Casino is significant because in its structure the architect managed to incorporate the 19th century (Second Empire, neo-Rococo and other architectural styles in concrete construction: “It represents a transitional point from the brick and stucco classical Spanish traditional construction to the modern, reinforced-concrete technology of the United States."

From a social and cultural standpoint, the Old Casino is significant in that it expresses to this day the lifestyle of the area's wealthy families during the early decades of the 20th century. It is a reminder of how they lived and how World War II changed that lifestyle forever. The lavish second floor ballroom was extensively used prior to WWII as the de-facto meeting place for the most wealthy and influential families in Ponce and Puerto Rico. The Casino is associated with the social club that made the structure come to life; a club that has ceased to exist as today's way of life has pushed aside the lifestyle of the aristocracy of yesterday.

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Reviews of Antiguo Casino de Ponce

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Dioscamaris Sent on 08/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
El sitio no necesita mucha decoración. Es bello el Antiguo Casino.
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Rafael Sent on 06/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
El lugar simplemente es uno mágico. Algo que me encantó del Antiguo Casino es que no requiere de una gran inversión en decoración para que luzca hermoso. Gracias al personal del Casino que hizo de nuestro día uno especial.
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User1947124 Sent on 12/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
From the second I walked into the Antiguo Casino my mouth dropped at how beautiful this historic site is. I loved the history of the building, the accessible location, the elegance and uniqueness of this place. Our ceremony site was just steps away and I loved that our guests could just walk over for cocktail hour. The options and flexibility with the menu and the service we received was absolutely one of the best parts of our wedding. My whole family felt like VIP from the initial meeting, to the tasting and throughout our reception. I loved working with Diana and Marie Joel as well as the Chef during our tasting. The food was unique, rich tasting and definitely had that Puerto Rican touch we were hoping for! I would love to relive my wedding day and do it over and over again and would not change a thing! The place is so beautiful and the decor really stood out. Without a doubt the best place to get married!
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Nada Sent on 07/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
This is by far, the most beautiful venue in San Juan. When looking for a place for our wedding, we wanted something that stood out, and that didn't look like any other hotel ballroom. The second we walked into the Antiguo casino, we knew that was it.

And it doesn't just stop there. The team is just amazing. We did the tasting a couple of month before the wedding, and they accommodated my husband and I, plus both sets of parents. The amount of food we were served was insane, and all so delicious. It was really hard to pick. After each dish, the chef would come out to discuss our options.

The day of the wedding, everything was just magical. The staff and specially all the waiters, were so attentive to all the guests. This night couldn't have been more perfect. They even had a waiter just for me and the groom. He would keep the drinks and food coming and made sure we were OK and having fun. At the end of our reception, our waiter even came up to me and said "you've been jumping all night, I have some food for you back at your table if you're hungry". We really felt like VIP people on our wedding. The guests were also pleased with the service.

Gianni and Diana were great... I could not have asked for a better place. I would highly recommend the casino to anyone getting married in Puerto rico. The place is just magical.
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User2488978 Sent on 06/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Antiguo Casino de Ponce is beautiful!! There is something magical about the Casino that we want to share with our family and friends :) Absolutely thrilled with the location that we chose for the ceremony/reception.
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Sole Sent on 03/31/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue. Professional staff. Dream about a fairytale wedding? This is the place to host your wedding. Barely needs any decoration because it's so beautiful. And the chef is AMAZING! He will take up any challenge. We did a course menu with wine pairings. It was all delicious, did not taste like mass production caterer but like a fine restaurant! We are so happy to have the memories of our wedding from this place. Thank you Melissa, Beatriz, Diana, the chef, and all the staff. We are so grateful for everything and our guests were without words after this wedding. They all said that we had redefined the standards of weddings, that is thanks to you!!
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Marieli Sent on 03/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our experience was fabulous. Love the sales, catering and venue management team. They worked fabulousely with us, our coordinator and vendors throughout the whole process. We truly enjoyed our magical wedding at this venue, and surely created great memories that will last a lifetime!
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User1465130 Sent on 12/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
It was the day of my dreams at the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico. Diana Días was the event coordinator and she was more than helpful throughout the whole process. She arranged meeting with all the vendor, including my wedding planner and basically ran the show the day of the wedding. The Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico has re-opened for less than a year and everything is completely well preserved. When you reserve it, you are able to use all the rooms, there are two small rooms on the first floor which we used for the cocktail, the patio and the ballroom for the dinner and party. It is amazing! In the heart of Old San Juan walking distance to Fort San Cristobal. Definitely the best choice in Puerto Rico!
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Damary Sent on 10/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My daughters wedding was held at the casino and it was a wedding every one is still talking about because everything was so beautiful the service was awesome n the place magical. We are not from the area but they provided us with a listing for the catering, bands, florist and decoration everything was excelent we are so grateful for the service. Thank u for making my daughters dream wedding come true. Jomary n Hector
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Janice Sent on 09/26/2012
5 out of 5 rating
El lugar perfecto para la boda de tus suenos. Elegante salon, personal amable, seguridad en toda la actividad. Puedes sentirte segura en cualquier condicion climatica, ya que es bajo techo y en aire acondicionado. No hay el temor o preocupacion de depender de un buen clima para que lusca bien la actividad, como pasaria en otros lugares elegantes pero al aire libre como lo es el Castillo Serralles. Si el tiempo se pudiera regresar, volveria a celebrar nuestra boda en Antiguo Casino de Ponce. A pasos del centro de Ponce donde puedes complemetar fotos al exterior, y alojarte en los hoteles del alrededor. No tengo ni un solo comentario negativo en cuanto a la celebracion de nuestra boda.
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Beautiful venue. The atmosphere is perfect for a wedding. We found the staff to be very helpful in making our wedding day even more memorable.

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Antiguo Casino de Ponce frequently asked questions

The space offered by Antiguo Casino de Ponce for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Government Building
  • Historic Building
Antiguo Casino de Ponce offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Antiguo Casino de Ponce offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Antiguo Casino de Ponce offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
Antiguo Casino de Ponce offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Antiguo Casino de Ponce is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.5 in flexibility.

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